Tony Evers

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Registered Nurse Tricia Ploessl

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Slash Funding for Critical Homelessness Prevention Programs, Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

Trump Administration’s cuts will leave thousands of Wisconsinites homeless during the coldest months of the year, including kids, seniors, low-income families, survivors of domestic violence

2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Thanksgiving Video Message

Gov. Evers Appoints Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff

Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto

Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.

Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level

Result could be more school district referendums.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Help Bring Manufacturing Business to Wisconsin, Support 33 Local Jobs

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Support Nearly 150 Jobs in Southeast Wisconsin

New Wisconsin Law Allows No-Court Divorce

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?

Support local businesses and Shop Small this holiday season

WEDC officials will visit locally owned businesses

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Inviting Students and Families to Create Ornaments for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree

Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Denying Wisconsin Communities Disaster Relief for Damage Caused by Extreme Weather in August

Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.

AFP-WI Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for Repealing Governor Evers’ Unprecedented Property Tax Extension

Gov. Evers Proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project

$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $14 Million in Latest Round of Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State

NEVI program funding continues after successful multi-state lawsuit against Trump Administration

Republican Bill Cracks Down on Political Donations Via Credit Card

Trying to stop 'smurfing' or following Trump's lead targeting Act Blue donations?

Unemployment Legislation Gets Cold Reception From Democrats

Proposal includes multiple controversial tweaks to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Regulation Overhaul

Alcohol's three-tier system could be coming to CBD industry. Industry members are concerned.

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address on Restoring FoodShare Funding for Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Will Stay Out of Governor’s Race and Retain Role of Being Fair Arbitrator Among Primary Candidates

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

AFP-Wisconsin Slams Governor Evers and Public Service Commission for Another Round of Crippling Energy Bill Hikes

Evers’ appointees drive $300 million in new hikes for 2026-27 on top of $2 billion since 2019

Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes

Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.

Gov. Evers, DCF Launch New Online Tools to Make Navigating Child Care Licensure and Regulation Process Faster and Easier

Modernizations to licensing and certification process make state government more efficient, cutting licensing processing time nearly in half

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating Wisconsins Educators and School Support Staff

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Recipient of the First Annual Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Beware of Data Center Darkness

There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.

Meta, state and local officials announce $1 billion data center investment in Beaver Dam project

Campus will be located in Alliant Energy’s Beaver Dam Commerce Park

Health Care Employers Encouraged to Apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Training Grants

Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2025 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets

State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Gov. Evers Demands Trump Administration Release Late School Aid Payments for 20 Wisconsin School Districts

Governor blasts Secretary McMahon for firing staff, efforts to dismantle Department of Education resulting in late school aid payments for school districts across Wisconsin

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'

Rep. Ryan Clancy Announces Bills Addressing Inhumane Practices in Wisconsin Prisons and Jails

“Conditions of Confinement” Package Would Require Prison and Jail Access, Free Communications, Hot Showers, Access to Sunlight and Outdoors, Among Other Protections

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available

Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Join Court Petition to Prevent Trump Administration from Yanking FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Trump Administrations Correspondence to Rescind FoodShare Benefits

Gov. Evers Responds to Trump Administration Correspondence Suggesting Wisconsin Should Return FoodShare Payments

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.

Senator Drake Praises Gov Evers on Releasing November SNAP Benefits Following Multiple Lawsuits Against the Trump Admin

Rep. Goodwin Thanks Gov. Evers for Rapid Release of SNAP Benefits

Common Council Thanks Governor Evers for Decisive Action to Secure FoodShare Benefits

Joint Statement from Common Council members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II November 7, 2025

FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites

Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County Continue Emergency Food Drive Following November FoodShare Update

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Restoration of November FoodShare Benefits

Gov. Evers Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court

Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill

Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of One Another Amidst Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and Lapse in FoodShare Benefits

Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing

Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.

DHS Applies for $1 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand Access to High Quality Health Services in Rural Wisconsin

Funding to support workforce, technology, and care coordination services

Gov. Evers Proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct

Legislative committee grills her on handling of 'sexual grooming' by teachers.

Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers

Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees

Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.

City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000

Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff

Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.

Rep. Donovans Public Safety Legislative Package Signed into Law

State Legislators Highlight Republican Cuts To Wisconsins Food Programs

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Faces Funding Shortfall, Leading to Waitlist for New Participants

Lack of funding limits program that serves Wisconsinites

Evers veto a win for violent offenders

Evers veto secures flow of unfair UI payments

Gov. Evers Extends Deadline for Kenosha County Circuit Court

Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination

Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency, Period of Economic Disruption Due to the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and Lapse in FoodShare Benefits

Governor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding FoodShare Lawsuits

The two-year fight to strengthen the fight against reckless driving is almost across the finish line as Governor Evers signs bill

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 31, 2025

Baldwin Calls on Republicans to Help Avert Health Care Crisis Ahead of November 1 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 19 Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

READ – Gov. Evers Urges Congress to Reauthorize Federal Farm Bill

Governor urges Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to reauthorize federal Farm Bill to support Wisconsin farmers, producers, and essential food assistance programs

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.

Senator Ratcliff Raises Alarm on SNAP Benefit Cuts, Emphasizes Urgent Need for Food Security Across District 16